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The Toronto Maple Leafs and pending UFA center John Tavares are not close to a new contract, with Tavares seeking over $5 million annually and the team considering other options if he leaves. Tavares, who has expressed a desire to stay in Toronto, is a key player in a limited free-agent center market, and the Leafs have about $25.7 million in cap space, but face uncertainty with other pending free agents like Mitch Marner.
National reporters believe that the Chicago Cubs will engage in extension talks with pitcher Marcus Stroman before making any trade decisions. Stroman has expressed his desire to stay with the Cubs, but the front office has yet to respond publicly. The Cubs are likely waiting for more information before making a decision, and will likely engage in talks with Stroman before the trade deadline.
Marcus Stroman has expressed his desire to stay with the Chicago Cubs on an extension, but the team has not engaged in any talks yet. Stroman can opt out of his deal after this season, and with interest likely to be high, he wants to avoid any confusion in the rumor mill. Cubs President Jed Hoyer declined to comment on the state of talks. While it makes sense for the Cubs to wait until later in July to talk extension, they should at least engage in the talks given Stroman's desire to stay. Stroman's breakout this year is attributed to his trust in his catchers during games.